Myles Garrett isn’t going anywhere at least that’s the message coming straight from Adam Schefter. After a wave of speculation suggested the Cleveland Browns might consider moving their Defensive Player of the Year, the NFL insider quickly shut down the rumors, confirming the team has no plans to trade its star pass rusher.
The buzz started when the Browns made some adjustments to Garrett’s contract, particularly around his option bonuses, which got fans and analysts wondering if something bigger was brewing. But as it turns out, those moves were more about financial flexibility than signaling any blockbuster deal, bringing some much-needed clarity and relief to Browns fans.
While appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, Schefter unequivocally shared the information he received from the Browns, he said, “I called the Browns and they said they’re 100% not trading Myles Garrett.”
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What Exactly Did the Browns Do With Myles Garrett’s Contract?
The Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett have made some behind-the-scenes adjustments to his deal, and it looks like a win-win situation for both sides. Instead of locking in key financial decisions early in the league year, the team now has the flexibility to push those calls closer to the start of each season. That shift gives Cleveland more room to manage its salary cap as things evolve throughout the year.
On Garrett’s side, the structure of his earnings has been tweaked in a way that still protects his value. Portions of his later-year salary have been reworked into bonuses that kick in earlier, ensuring he continues to be compensated in a player-friendly way while the team gains some breathing room financially.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95)Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
(Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
This comes not long after the two sides resolved last year’s tension, when Garrett had briefly sought a way out before ultimately committing to a long-term extension. Since then, he’s only strengthened his case as one of the league’s most dominant defenders. Coming off a season where he piled up 23 sacks and added another Defensive Player of the Year honor, Garrett remains the centerpiece of Cleveland’s defense and clearly not someone the team is looking to move anytime soon.
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